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Who is VetEvolve? VetEvolve is a network of veterinary practices built to support the people delivering care and the practices they lead. We combine clinical insight with operational strength to give our teams the support, tools, and structure they need to thrive, without losing what makes each practice unique. We are intentionally focused on growth, not as an end in itself, but as a way to strengthen our practices, expand access to care, and create more opportunities for our teams.  Guided by our values: Care First. Better Together. Grow Forward. Own It. We create an environment where veterinary professionals can do their best work, build meaningful careers, and deliver exceptional care. Growth with intention. Care without compromise.   Veterinary Student Externship About the hospital: Located just a few miles from Virginia–Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine,  Companion Animal Clinic  is a highly recognized practice focusing on companion animals and exotics. It has a long-standing reputation and history in the  Blacksburg, Virginia  community and the surrounding areas. Companion has a strong, established team of  six skilled veterinarians, three of which are experienced with exotics . The practice also has multiple licensed veterinary technicians (LVTs) on staff to provide support. In addition to being  an AAHA practice ,  Companion Animal Clinic also upholds a  No Poke Program cultivated by its lead LVT to reduce stress and anxiety for pets. Companion Animal Clinic offers a variety of equipment and capabilities including a surgical suite, dental suite along with a dental x-ray, digital radiography, and ultrasound. Each veterinarian is supported by one to two assistants. The practice also offers medical and vacation boarding that is managed by designated boarding staff. Why consider an externship with Companion Animal Clinic? Mentorship from multiple strong veterinarians who are excited to welcome a student Team has strong clinical skills in the areas of wellness and dentistry AAHA accredited practice Work with exotics Excellent culture, collaborative environment, and low turnover   What we offer externs: Stipend to offset the cost of housing and travel Opportunities to connect with multiple VetEvolve practices Why VetEvolve: VetEvolve's Support from the Start program is designed to provide new veterinarians with mentorship, hands-on training, and a customized post-grad experience to build a strong foundation. This includes assigned mentors, individualized mentorship plans, and opportunities for specialized training and continued education to help you develop your skills and confidence while fostering a healthy work-life balance. Industry leading Veterinarian and support staff retention rates - Hear why our Veterinarians are "Happy Here" on our videos page. We invest in our team members’ professional growth and mental wellbeing, and many of our team members hold Compassion Fatigue Professional certifications. We live by our core values: Serve, Evolve, and Trust. “ They allow me the freedom to practice as I see fit…We can make almost all of our main decisions ourselves, at the clinic level. Their up front focus on honesty and improving over time keeps surprising me each time they demonstrate it. Veterinary medicine is not always the prettiest, easiest, happiest, or most satisfying line of work as we all know, but I can't imagine doing it for any other group. VetEvolve has been able to retain a small feel over time, as it grows, which is huge for me.”  - VetEvolve network DVM. Reach out to us to hear more from our Veterinarians about how we strive to provide team members environments where they feel “Happy Here”. Repeat winner of Virginia’s Best Places to Work (we are based in Virginia). Qualifications: Currently enrolled in an AVMA accredited Veterinary School